How much does a teacher and instructor make in Cincinnati?
$52,120a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $25.06 an hour or $4,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.06
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 174 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,180Median: $52,120Highest 10%: $82,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,180 | $12.11 | |
| 25th | $40,790 | $19.61 | |
| Median | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| 75th | $73,680 | $35.42 | |
| 90th | $82,140 | $39.49 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Dayton, OH | $76,150 |
| Huntington, WV | $63,670 |
| Cleveland, OH | $55,870 |
| Youngstown, OH | $48,730 |
| Columbus, OH | $43,600 |
Related jobs in Cincinnati
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $102,400 |
| Law Teacher | $101,700 |
| Business Teacher | $94,960 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $94,870 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $93,730 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $82,080 |
| Political Science Teacher | $80,360 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,110 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $80,060 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $79,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $25.06 ($52,120 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
No: $52,120 against $66,140 nationally, 21% less.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $56,890, so Cincinnati pays 8% less.
Where does Cincinnati rank for teacher and instructor pay?
174 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,140 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.